Vocabulary>Using context clues(TEKS.ELA.4.3.A) Practice Test

Before sunrise, Maya tightened her backpack straps and joined her scout group at the base of Pine Peak. The air smelled like wet leaves, and the trail rose in a narrow line through rocks and tall pines. Their leader said the climb would take hours, with frequent water breaks and careful steps over loose stones. As the path grew steeper, the group moved slowly, talking quietly to save energy. When the guide announced, "It is time to begin our trek to the ridge," everyone adjusted their boots and started up the long, winding trail, ready for a challenging climb rather than a quick dash.